November Guests and Topics

November 30, 2005 Guest: Doug Moreau, Ron Richard Topic: East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Doug Moreau discussed his 32 seasons as a color analyst for LSU football radio broadcasts. He and Tiger Athletic Foundation President Ron Richard previewed LSU's contest against Georgia for the SEC championship. November 29, 2005 Guest: Tony Guarisco Topic: Former La. Senator Tony Guarisco assessed the damage wrought by Hurricane Katrina 13 months after the storm slammed the state; Guarisco also voiced opposition to the war in Iraq. November 28, 2005 Guest: Reginald Pitcher Topic: : Rev. Reginald Pitcher advocated a ban on displays of purple and gold Confederate flags on the LSU campus amid a dispute over First Amendment rights. November 24, 2005 Guest: Barbara DeAngelis, Murphy Neal Jones (encore presentations) Topic: November 23, 2005 Guest: Bill McMahon, C.B. Forgotston, Clif Richardson Topic: Retired Baton Rouge Advocate reporter Bill McMahon reflected on 30 years of covering Louisiana legislative sessions and compared past sessions to the one that concluded Tuesday: Former House Appropriations Committee chief counsel C.B. Forgotston chided lawmakers for failing to pass a bill consolidating levee boards across the state; Podiatrist Clif Richardson discussed foot problems that often crop up during the holiday shopping season. November 22, 2005 Guest: Loren Scott Topic: LSU Economist Loren Scott predicted the state will lose 160,000 jobs next year due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but Scott forecast 30,000 more jobs for Baton Rouge in the next two years. November 21, 2005 Guest: Farai Chideya; David Senior Topic: Journalist Farai Chideya talked of the focus on race and class in America after Hurricane Katrina; Dr. David Senior of the LSU Vet School detailed the rescue of numerous animals, who were housed at the Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus after Katrina. November 17, 2005 Guest: Andy Kopplin, Sam New Topic: Louisiana Recovery Authority Executive Director Andy Kopplin updated efforts by the LRA to help hurricane victims in Louisiana; Sam New, national spokesman for the Libertarian Party, says his party is calling for an end to the war in Iraq. November 16, 2005 Guest: Ben Bagert, Mike Dunne, Bevil Knapp Topic: Former Louisiana Senator Ben Bagert of New Orleans talked of losing three homes to Hurricane Katrina; Writer Mike Dunne and photographer Bevil Knapp previewed their new book about the state's vanishing wetlands. November 15, 2005 Guest: Sean Reilly, Pat Williams Topic: Louisiana Recovery Authority member Sean Reilly discussed the recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; Orlando Magic Vice President Pat Williams detailed his life and times, including the rearing of 19 children and running a marathon at 65. November 14, 2005 Guest: Barry Erwin, Julio Melara Topic: Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin reviewed the first week of the special legislative session to address fiscal challenges stemming from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; Julo Melara of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report previewed the 23rd annual Business Expo in Baton Rouge. November 10, 2005 Guest: James Lee Witt, Jim Brown Topic: Former FEMA director James Lee Witt discussed his role in recovery efforts in Louisiana; Former Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown opined about insurance issues facing victims of Hurricane Katrina. November 9, 2005 Guest: Mark Upton, Randy Hayden, Sue Foley Topic: Lawyer Mark Upton and political consultant Randy Hayden weighed the merits of U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Sam Alito: Blues artist Sue Foley previewed her appearance at the Manship Theatre. November 8, 2005 Guest: David Madden Topic: Writer and civil war historian David Madden detailed his belief that Christians should ignore the teachings of the Old Testament and stated that LSU fans displaying a purple and gold confederate flag are protected by the First Amendment. November 7, 2005 Guest: Maxine Crump, Roberta Madden, Jason Walsh Topic: Community activists Maxine Crump and Roberta Madden previewed a YWCA initiative to address issues of race and poverty in Louisiana; Jason Walsh of the Workforce Alliance noted the challenges of workers caught in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. November 3, 2005 Guest: Helen Prejean, Eleanor Clift (encore presentations) Topic: November 2, 2005 Guest: Donna Brazile, Joycelyn Elders (encore presentations) Topic: November 1, 2005 Guest: Mike Foster, Mike Huckabee (encore presentations) Topic:

October's Guests and Topics

October 31, 2005 Guest: Jeffrey Dvorkian, Johnny Rivers (encore presentations) October 27, 2005 Guest: Gene Lyons (encore presentation) October 26, 2005 Guest: Zachary Miller (encore presentation) October 25, 2005 Guest: Nick Congemi (encore presentation) October 24, 2005 Guest: John Costonis (encore presentation of Sept 13 show) October 20, 2005 Guest: Janie Oldfield, Claire Sanchez, George Brown Topic: Baton Rouge designer Claire Sanchez showcased her nationally acclaimed handbags; Manship Theatre Director Janie Oldfield discussed the 325 front row seats at the arena; George Brown of the Beer Industry League mused about how his role as an likely patron of the arts. October 19, 2005 Guest: Mike Danna, Marlene Weyand Topic: Former students Mike Danna and Marlene Weyand recalled Jim Featherston on the fifth anniversary of the death of the Pulitzer Prize winning LSU journalism professor. October 18, 2005 Guest: Alec Gifford, C.B. Forgotston Topic: New Orleans television legend Alec Gifford recalled his 50 years on the air and compared Hurricanes Betsy and Katrina; Displaced New Orleanian C.B. Forgotston said he had no plans to rebuild his home near Lakeview. October 17, 2005 Guest: Mike Danna, Marlene Weyand Topic: Lobbyist Jim Nickel and Jim Brandt, president of the Public Affairs Research Council, talked of changes in Louisiana politics and culture in the aftermath of two killer hurricanes. October 13, 2005 Guest: Joe Traigle, Kelli O'Donnell Topic: : Joe Traigle, president of the Sterling Group and former Louisiana Revenue Secretary, encouraged state officials to be transparent in financial dealings stemming from hurricane relief efforts; Kelli O'Donnell, partner of entertainer Rosie O'Donnell, previewed a Saturday event for kids in her hometown of Baton Rouge. October 12, 2005 Guest: Bill Press, Dale Brown Topic: : Former CNN Crossfire host Bill Press talked of his belief that Republicans have monopolized political discussions about religion in America; former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown gave his first-hand impressions of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in south Louisiana. October 11, 2005 Guest: Doug Lee, Bill Profita Topic: : Louisiana Technology Park Executive Director Doug Lee discussed the upcoming Venture Capital Forum in Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge Regional Airport Spokesman Bill Profita noted that air traffic at the airport has quadrupled since Hurricane Katrina. October 10, 2005 Guest: Jeff Kleinpeter Topic: : Jeff Kleinpeter told of his family's involvement in the dairy industry since 1913 and spoke of the challenges dairy farmers face in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina October 6, 2005 Guest: Charlie Cook, Canedy Knowles, Jeff Scherer Topic: Charlie Cook, the nation's leading political handicapper, opined about the ramifications of Hurricane Katrina; Performers Canedy Knowles and Jeff Scherer previewed their appearance at the Manship Theatre this weekend with Chicago City Limits. October 5, 2005 Guest: Thomas Houser, Collis Temple Topic: Muhammad Ali biographer Thomas Hauser recalled the cultural significance of Ali on the week that marks the 30th anniversary of his third fight against Joe Frazier, the Thrilla in Manila; BREC Commissioner Collis Temple discussed the forthcoming departure of Mark Thornton as BREC superintendent. October 4, 2005 Guest: Sibal Holt, Mike McDaniel, Eric Peterson Topic: Louisiana AFL-CIO chief Sibal Holt previewed a rally at the State Capitol to address the plight of displaced workers; Environmental Secretary Mike McDaniel noted problems in cleaning up 22 tons of debris left by Hurricane Katrina; Biographer Eric Peterson analyzed the writings of Thomas Jefferson. October 3, 2005 Guest: Faye Williams, Darrell White Topic: Lawyer and activist Faye Williams and retired Judge Darrell White analyzed the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as remarks by former Education Secretary William Bennett about race and abortion in America.